Floral dresses, silk blouses, straw bags and slingbacks. What do these things have in common and why do we even bring them up? One may assume these are the things we are going to wear this summer – and they are not wrong – but is that all? Let’s give you a hint. Open your granny’s closet, go through it and look at what she was wearing when she was your age. Let me tell you, you will most certainly find some of the aforementioned pieces there and you can save some money. Now, why is vintage the new luxury? There are many opinions, so let’s talk about it.
First of all, vintage pieces are a real treasure that surely won’t be seen on anybody else but you. When you buy clothes from a mass market brand, you will see it on someone else that season. And the thought of it might be uncomfortable, because nobody wants to be a copycat. But when you wear something from 20+ years ago, it’s almost impossible to see someone else wearing that identical item. Vintage pieces are rare and unique. Plus, by buying vintage clothes you give them a second chance, but most importantly, you help save our planet. Due to the overconsumption the clothing industry faces, there is a lot of pollution to the environment. The waste will take lots of years to be utilized.
Wearing vintage today is not only fun, but a statement that makes you stand out. Take a look at Bella Hadid, Elsa Hosk, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Kylie & Kendall Jenner and many others. These are all the beautiful women we follow for daily inspiration, beauty routines or fashion looks. They are all huge vintage lovers. And to help you in your vintage journey, we picked a few popular shops on Instagram that are loved by a lot of celebrities and have earned their and our trust as well.
SHOP VINTAGE COLLECTION
SHOP VINTAGE COLLECTION (SVC) is a LA-based ready-to-wear fashion house with an emphasis on Vintage ready-to-wear.
What Goes Around Comes Around
What Goes Around Comes Around is a lifestyle. They believe that luxury craftsmanship and premier vintage should be revered, preserved and adored for years to come. Their goal is to create a sustainable marketplace where the finest collection of pristine pre-owned luxury and vintage pieces can find new homes.
The BUIS New York
The Buis designer and vintage collection, founded by siblings Andrew Bui & Thanh Bui, grew out of a desire to honor and echo the cool and personal sartorial traditions of their New York upbringing of the 1980’s and 1990’s. Each thoughtfully curated piece in the collection draws inspiration from the rich visual experiences and expressions of New York and the discerning sensibilities of New Yorkers, past, present, and future.
ROARA Magazine 